Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals International, Inc., commonly referred to as Compass Minerals, is a leading provider of essential minerals headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and South America, focusing primarily on the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Compass Minerals offers unique products that cater to various industries, including agriculture, de-icing, and water treatment. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings, which have positioned it as a market leader in the minerals sector. Notable achievements include significant advancements in production efficiency and a robust supply chain that supports its diverse customer base.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Compass Minerals's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Compass Minerals's score of 33 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Compass Minerals reported total emissions of approximately 300,386,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions contributing significantly to this figure. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounted for about 70,601,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions related to upstream transportation and distribution were approximately 450,943,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Compass Minerals has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable total of about 786,157,000 kg CO2e in 2022, which included 229,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 71,914,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity has varied, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity reported at approximately 30,138 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. This reflects the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, although no specific reduction initiatives have been outlined. Overall, while Compass Minerals has made strides in tracking its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action in the future.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 230,036,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 112,192,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Compass Minerals is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
